How Your Furnace Impacts Indoor Air Quality

01/14/2015

Staying warm during the frigid
winter can be a challenge. While being comfortable
when the temperature is its coldest is a big priority, how often
do you think about the air stuck inside with you? Assuming
your home is properly sealed and you don’t feel
drafts of cold air coming in, your indoor air
quality could be lower than you’d like.

Sure, indoor air quality isn’t the most thrilling
thing to think about when it’s so cold outside, but it
is important to consider through the cooler
months. The good thing is that boosting your indoor
air quality is simple and doesn’t require a bunch
of effort on your part. From furnace filters to routine winter maintenance,
improve the air you’re breathing with a few of these simple
tips:

Check your filter

Keeping contaminants out of your home starts with filtration. Not only do furnace filters
keep contaminants from constantly circulating in
your home, they help decrease
the chance of those contaminants affecting
allergies, disease and other illnesses. Ensuring
you check your furnace filter once a month can ensure your system is working at
its peak efficiency and keeping contaminants out of your air. If
you notice that your filter is dark or dirty, go ahead
and switch out the filter with a new one.

Size makes a difference

Furnace filters come in a number of sizes and thicknesses, and picking the
incorrect one can have an adverse effect on the cleanliness of your air and its
efficiency. Filters that are too small allow unfiltered air
through, sending dirty particles out into your home. Picking a filter that is too big simply won’t fit your system
correctly, bringing about its own issues. To ensure you have the correct size, check
the size of the old filter, or take a peek at the owner’s
manual of your furnace.

Improved results

When you take a look at furnace
filters, you’ll see a number of options, everything
from your most basic models that serve their purpose, to the higher end filters
that contain more contaminants. The truth is that the basic
filters are made up of loose fiberglass
mesh, and do offer you some protection for your home, but
not as much protection as the filters that cost a little more. The difference
between the filters has a big impact on your indoor air
quality, and ultimately keeps your air
free from more contaminants. Usually, the
filters that are a little more expensive provide greater
energy efficiency, possibly saving you money
over time.

Keeping your air clean and comfortable is one of our greatest
priorities, and keeping an eye on your furnace filter can help you boost
your indoor air quality and ensure your home will stay as comfortable as ever.
If you’re interested in learing more about furnace
filters and how they affect your indoor air quality, give us a call at
801-295-3357.

About Craig's Appliance Heating & Cooling

Lennox was started to provide some of the most dependable, reliable HVAC systems in the field while providing great service and quality for customers. Craig's Appliance Heating & Cooling in Bountiful is no different, with our constant commitment to your comfort and commitment to the community. We strive to be the best at what we do so you can always be comfortable, and know you can always count on us. Give us a ring at 801-295-3357 or schedule an appointment with us so we can help you achieve complete home comfort.